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N525 DDY

1998 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,497 mi
Last recorded45,497 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda RX-781,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 DDY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,497 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,173 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2010

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2009

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2007
Pass 20 Nov 2006 116,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 110,664 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 110,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-7?

Based on 26,447 MOT tests across 3,809 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
971
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
3,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 690
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 676
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 639
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 521
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N525 DDY is a 1998 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 81,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-7 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N525 DDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N525 DDY registered?

N525 DDY is a 1998 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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